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Do you ever wonder

What your life would be like if you just moved to another country and started fresh.. Where would you go? I’ve always liked the look of Norway.
NativePortlander1970 Best Comment
Make sure the problems you're escaping are not your own, otherwise they will follow no matter where you go.
RageAgainstTheMachine · 36-40, M
@NativePortlander1970 You puzzle me. You make intelligent statements such as this yet your general comments to other posts are in general abrasive and demeaning.
SandWitch · 26-30, F
@RageAgainstTheMachine
That so-called "intelligent statement" that you said he made is really more of a 'common sense' statement than it is an intelligent statement.

If you're hearing for the very first time someone saying, "Make sure the problems you're escaping are not your own, otherwise they will follow no matter where you go", then I seriously doubt that you actually understand what he's talking about.
@SandWitch Rage has never really come across as intelligent here in SW

BigImo · 22-25, F
I have lived in Italy, Greece, and Spain for about six months each and loved it every time
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@BigImo Oh it’s that easy? No requirements?
BigImo · 22-25, F
@DHggmu as long as you worship me, you're in
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@BigImo Sounds good ;)
Blondily · F
The UK or one of the Scandinavian countries
Blondily · F
@NativePortlander1970 So does mine but have only gotten as far back to the 1600s with dates and names of my ancestors.
@Blondily I don't know how far back my uncle has gotten, he's the family historian, but haven't spoken to most of that side since 1997.
Blondily · F
@NativePortlander1970 I havent spoken to any of mine either in years. But have seen relatives on ancestry. Im anonmous on there. lol🤫
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
I've given it passing consideration from time to time over the years.
But there are so many horror stories from folk who tried and got it spectacularly wrong.

I think you have to do some serious research.
I mean go to your preferred choice of location for regular visits before making such a decision.

Lots of things you probably take for granted where you currently are that just wouldn't work the same way in other countries.
And you being the foreigner might face all kinds of unknown discrimination if you have to compete with native people for certain services some might consider 'Us first, foreigners after'.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Picklebobble2 Yeah it’s a nice thought but a lot more complicated in reality.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
All the time and I simply know it would be hard. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Let's be honest, unless you're already dirty rich, you're someone with skills that are in high demand or at least have a decent diploma from a prestigious university, it's very likely you're going to lose a lot of money and might not be able to live a satisfying and comfortable life for a long time before things will settle down.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@CrazyMusicLover Yep that’s the downsides, and why probably most people stay put.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@DHggmu Also, searching for a place to live as a single person is another aspect. Depending on the country, you will very likely have to share the apartment with some random strangers and maybe deal with scammy landlords.
YourLilSIut · 22-25, F
I want to move to somewhere faraway.. in the middle of nowhere, in an island in the pacific
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@YourLilSIut Oh cool, do you not like it there?
YourLilSIut · 22-25, F
@DHggmu i like it, but i want place to hide from crowd
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@YourLilSIut Yeah I understand what you mean.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Yes all the time. I’ve had opportunities to move to , the US (California), Australia and Sweden and well I didn’t and I’m kicking myself.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Jeephikelove That being said it’s not an easy decision to make, there’s alot to consider. Maybe one day.
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
@DHggmu yes, exactly
that place sucks if you are looking for work for anything more than construction worker, fisherman, or grocery store clerk

there are jobs for professionals but the job pool for any kind of job in the entire country is maybe 1000 or 500 positions max

that is for the entire country so you will be competing in a country of millions for those positions

thats like everyone in Texas competing for 500 jobs in Austin

the favorite national pastime of Norwegians is to fly away from the country on holiday to Spain

the tendency of them to leave their own country because of the weather is even reflected in one of their national songs saying exactly that
@DHggmu they try to rehabilitate their nonproductive employees more
Morvoren · F
@DHggmu speaking as a person who has family in Norway you can ignore this guy. Of course Norway has a varied and diverse economy of sectors.

I’m certain this guy gets his national stereotypes from the Simpsons.
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Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
I’d love to go live in Norway/Sweden/Netherlands. Any of those
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Jenny1234 Netherlands is great too, visited there a few years ago, favourite place I’ve been so far.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
I've wanted to move to Barbados. Can you imagine LIVING in paradise? It would be just utter bliss. Its probably a pipe dream but I still would love it.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Coralmist Yes exactly.. Hey maybe one day you’ll be in your paradise :)
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@DHggmu Aww ty DH🌴
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@DrWatson I read that for many locals Hawaii is not that much of paradise. The rent is high, taxes are high but pay is usually crap so there are multiple families in one house. Many people go out of their way to be as much off grid as possible to avoid high prices for energy supplies and the waste management system.
Beautywithin · 36-40, F
Yes i want to do this ! But hubby said when we are retired! Ffs thats another 30 odd years!
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Beautywithin Retire in paradise!
Beautywithin · 36-40, F
@DHggmu I want to retire now 😃
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Beautywithin Don’t we all 😂
G0ddess · F
I did that and it was the best thing for me since I got to step away from my family’s judgment
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@G0ddess I don’t have bad relations with family, but the idea of starting somewhere new with a blank slate is something I think about now and then, how different life could be.
helenS · 36-40, F
Norway looks great in summer. Try Norway in winter... 😐
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@helenS Ahh just wrap up warm! Can see the northern lights 😁
helenS · 36-40, F
@DHggmu Matter of fact it's all dark, for almost 6 months...
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@helenS I’ve heard of this in the North Pole, don’t think I could live like that, didn’t know Norway was the same!
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
Oh yes. Often
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Fungirlmmm I’m sorry to hear about your health.. Where are these places you could have moved to? No harm in daydreaming, one day it’s still possible :)
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
@DHggmu Bahamas, Germany, Aruba, Ireland.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Fungirlmmm Some nice sounding places, maybe one day :)
I did.
Got married.
Didn´t go well
Got divorced
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@Underconstruction Sorry to hear that 🙁
I Canada but the cold puts me off.
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@CrystalSkull Yeah Canada looks cool.
calicuz · 51-55, M
No, I've never thought about moving, I'd like to right the wrongs in America.
Nitedoc · 51-55, M
@calicuz That's a noble endeavor!
skybubble20 · 56-60, F
I have done this twice, I am always thinking about doing again...
TexChik · F
Texan for life ! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️
DHggmu · 31-35, M
@TexChik 🤠
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DHggmu · 31-35, M
@SandWitch That’s interesting, thank you for teaching me more about this, it’s not something I’m going to actually do though, I know it’s not a simple thing, just food for thought 🙂
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